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crux · (This post was last modified: 01-20-2012 08:28 PM by crux.)

First, many thanks for providing such an amazing suite of tools. I almost have it all working exactly as I need but having one issue that has persisted ever since I started using Media Center a year ago. To the point.

The video drops and I receive a "Weak or no signal" message on my TV after watching what seems to be only some particular files. Audio continues to play. I can play the files with an issue for ten seconds to an hour or two before the video drops. I have attached the analysis of the files to this post.

I have done significant testing playing all different types of files over the past few days to see what drops and what does not.

I am running version 3.3.8 of the 64bit application with Media Center on 7MC.

I have spent hours troubleshooting everything from hardware to drivers in all of the equipment along the chain. I am happy to expand on all of the troubleshooting steps but will keep this initial post as short as possible.

Sincere thanks for any help resolving this issue.

Shark007 · 01-20-2012, 09:04 PM

you are not using the codecs for this type of playback.

What you are doing is called DLNA or Media Streaming.
Sorry to say, I have no help to offer for this type of playback.

crux · 01-20-2012, 09:32 PM

(01-20-2012 09:04 PM)Shark007 Wrote: you are not using the codecs for this type of playback.

What you are doing is called DLNA or Media Streaming.
Sorry to say, I have no help to offer for this type of playback.

Thank you for the quick reply and apologies for what might be a very basic question - how is what I'm doing DLNA or Media Streaming?

I have a Dell 580s machine connected to a Denon receiver via HDMI connected to a Samsung TV via HDMI. The files play directly off of the 580s where Media Center is installed.

Maybe I incorrectly stated something in my original post to make you think I was streaming or maybe I'm extremely deficient in my understanding.

Thank you!

Shark007 · 01-21-2012, 10:59 AM

what player are you using for playback?

crux · 01-21-2012, 11:07 AM

(01-21-2012 10:59 AM)Shark007 Wrote: what player are you using for playback?

Windows Media Player (as default) from Media Center. In the Shark007 tool I have the 32 bit player selected as that is what I read was recommended even on 64 bit systems.

Many thanks.

Shark007 · 01-21-2012, 11:10 AM

(01-21-2012 11:07 AM)crux Wrote: Windows Media Player (as default) from Media Center.

Media Center does NOT use WMP for video playback.

again, I ask, what player is playing the video? Are you openning the file from within Media Center? or are you using a 'Playto' or 'Playon' feature/function?

crux · 01-21-2012, 11:38 AM

(01-21-2012 11:10 AM)Shark007 Wrote:
(01-21-2012 11:07 AM)crux Wrote: Windows Media Player (as default) from Media Center.

Media Center does NOT use WMP for video playback.

again, I ask, what player is playing the video? Are you openning the file from within Media Center? or are you using a 'Playto' or 'Playon' feature/function?

I'm opening the file within Media Center. I am not browsing directly to the file in Windows Explorer and opening it directly.

Shark007 · 01-21-2012, 11:41 AM

(01-20-2012 08:27 PM)crux Wrote: The video drops and I receive a "Weak or no signal" message on my TV

(01-21-2012 11:38 AM)crux Wrote: I'm opening the file within Media Center.

This is not a codec issue.
The most likely cause of your problem, the cable connected to the TV is faulty.